What Does It Mean to Dream About Crying?
Crying in a dream is usually a release of feelings you couldn't express during the day. If you felt lighter after crying in the dream, that's a good sign.
In tradition
In traditional dream lore, crying quietly is read as joy and relief, and crying out loud as hardship. Tears in a dream are often seen as troubles easing.
Psychological view
In sleep, the mind processes the sadness, longing or tension you hold back while awake. Crying in a dream is a safe way to feel those emotions. Crying with joy can point to a relief you haven't admitted to yourself yet.
Spiritual view
Tears cleanse; letting go of what has built up inside to make room in your heart.
Common versions
Crying with joy
a relief or acceptance you've been waiting for.
Sobbing
sadness that has built up for a long time.
Someone else crying
carrying their feelings, or your compassion for them.
Waking up crying
the dream touched a real feeling; give it some space.
Ask yourself
Why were you crying in the dream? Is there something in your waking life you haven't let yourself cry about?